My post was that Gateshead was part of County Durham until 1974, the same as Birtley. Apologies my post was not clearer for those who are a little "hard of thinking"
Read the context of the thread, we are listing places that could be classed as 'South Gateshead' how does you posting about Gateshead add to that. Gateshead is Gateshead, north south east or west.
Prior to 1974 Birtley was part of county Durham therefore it didn't qualify as part of SOUTH GATESHEAD, now it does. Gateshead has always been Gateshead so always qualified as part of GATESHEAD.
I've tried to explain it as simply as I can for the thick twats who are getting involved.
